Hallett Cove

SA 5158 • Greater Adelaide

12,512
Population (2021)
$43,576
Median Income
9.11 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
CoastalBeach LifestyleFamily-FriendlyConservation Area

About Hallett Cove

Hallett Cove is a coastal suburb 22 kilometres south of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Marion. The suburb features dramatic coastal cliffs, the Hallett Cove Conservation Park, and genuine beach lifestyle. The train line connects residents to the city centre.

Geological heritage and beach access define Hallett Cove—the conservation park showcases glacial formations while the beach and foreshore provide recreation. The community attracts families seeking Adelaide's best coastal value south of Glenelg.

Hallett Cove falls under postcode 5158 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Black electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5158
Urban Area
Marion - South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.07°, 138.51°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
9.11 km²
Elevation
108m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Hallett Cove Shopping Centre, 246 Lonsdale Road Hallett Cove 5158 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

22 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,301
Census 2021
12,512
1.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,504
Income 2021
$43,576
19.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,159
Born Overseas 4,112

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,664
  • 2. South Africa 270
  • 3. Scotland 265
  • 4. China 174
  • 5. India 157
  • 6. New Zealand 130
  • 7. Poland 103
  • 8. Philippines 100
  • 9. Germany 98
  • 10. Malaysia 56

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,873
Australian 3,761
Scottish 1,343
Irish 1,171
German 877
Italian 396
Chinese 384
Dutch 300
Polish 244
Indian 197

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,614
Both parents born in Australia
5,120
Both parents born overseas
1,508
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.7%
Christianity
40.6%
Hinduism
1.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
609 (4.9%)
5-14 years
1,446 (11.6%)
15-19 years
696 (5.6%)
20-24 years
687 (5.5%)
25-34 years
1,304 (10.4%)
35-44 years
1,715 (13.7%)
45-54 years
1,697 (13.6%)
55-64 years
1,969 (15.7%)
65-74 years
1,640 (13.1%)
75-84 years
575 (4.6%)
85+ years
168 (1.3%)

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